Maintenance Technician

Come join the team at United Steel, New England's largest fabricator and erector of structural steel and miscellaneous metals! 

United Steel is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician.  This position safely repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties...

Duties & Responsibilities

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.


• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.


• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.


• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.


• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.


• Repairs or replaces defective parts.


• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.


• Lubricates and cleans parts.


• Starts devices to test their performance.


• Sets up drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.


• Experience operating, troubleshooting and maintaining overhead cranes


• Welding Experience and welding equipment knowledge


• Troubleshooting and repair experience with CNC Machinery


• Capability to work up to 480-volt Electricity and troubleshoot controls and voltage.


• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.


• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


•  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, electrical schematics, HYD schematics, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.


• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


• 2 -5 years of Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required.          


• Must pass criminal background check and drug test.
  

Required Competencies

Safety Mindset, Teamwork Orientated, Time Management, Performance Management, Result Driven, People Skills, Problem Solving skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and good communication skills.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of condition within a manufacturing environment.  The company provides engineering controls, PPE and regular training to mitigate the employee’s exposure to these elements.  Availability to work overtime and Saturdays.

We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, 401(k) with company match, supplemental benefits and more. Please send your resume and cover letter using the link.

https://www.unitedsteel.com

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